Also on the list of changes to various Y2K-plus-one models is a new headlight design with a chrome finish. The new light-shiner finds its way onto the 1100 and 650 V Star Customs to round out the as-stock accessory list. Yamaha's long-distance Venture receives a newly-designed seat that is supposed to be better than even last year's seat which was already supremely comfortable. At this rate, we'll be doing our work perched atop various Venture models in years to come. Chairs, they're so old-school.

First Look : Yamaha Road Star